Given the tormented history of development projects around the globe and the fact that global service learning and engineering-for-development often engages students in development interventions, it is critically important to explore the impact of global service learning projects and partnerships not only on student learning, which has received…

A growing body of evidence has highlighted an association between a lack of access to nutritious, affordable food (e.g., through full-service grocery stores [FSGs]), poor diet, and increased risk for obesity. In response, there has been growing interest among policy makers in encouraging the siting of supermarkets in "food deserts," that…

This study explored the perspectives of community organization representatives and community residents about a partnership between a College of Engineering and a rural municipality in Nicaragua. The intended community outcomes described by university participants during interviews corresponded with tangible project outcomes, such as access to…

Characteristics of five community living arrangements which serve mentally handicapped adults in southwestern urban Pennsylvania were studied. Among findings of the study were that community reactions were positive toward apartment clusters but negative toward group homes. Other findings showed that 61 percent of the CLA residents were engaged in…

Data from nearly 50 community leaders in 4 nonmetropolitan Pennsylvania counties show that both positive and negative impacts from tourism development were expected; local support was essential. Some feared that tourism was a threat to the rural atmosphere. (SK)

Context: The physical hazards of farming have been extensively studied and reported upon. Far less studied are the social and emotional impacts of farmwork injuries and deaths. Purpose: To investigate and document broad but targeted issues regarding the impact on individuals, families, and communities of farmwork injuries and fatalities of farmer…

The purpose of this study is to determine what people know and think about Harrisburg Area Community College (Pennsylvania) and its programs. The findings are to be used to establish or modify priorities for continued institutional development. Eight community groups were surveyed: high school students, high school professional staff,…

Results of a survey show considerable support for students learning the "basics"; however, there is even greater support for students becoming good citizens, having a good self-image, being self-confident, and exhibiting proper health habits. (Author/MLF)

Reports on a survey of Pennsylvania school districts to determine whether citizens want to be involved in educational governance, at what level of the educational structure citizens believe decision making should rest, and how citizens desire to be represented in the governing process. (Author/IRT)

Four papers pertaining to health services for East Coast migrant workers are included in this publication. These papers are: (1) "The Crew Leader as a Broker with Implications for Health Service Delivery," (2) "Migrant Health Project with Implications for Health Service Delivery," (3) "Planned Change in a Migrant Health…

THE FOCUS OF THIS STUDY WAS TO DETERMINE THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND IN COMMUNITY LIFE. THE OBJECTIVES WERE TO IDENTIFY THE TEACHER'S ROLE AS HE SEES IT AND AS IT IS SEEN BY OTHER KINDS OF PEOPLE HAVING A SPECIAL INTEREST IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND TO DISCOVER AND ANALYZE THE CONFLICTS AND THE AGREEMENTS AMONG PUBLIC…

The data provided in the second volume of this two-volume report are interpreted within the context of the social and economic problems identified in the first volume. With its lack of diversified industry, Johnstown, Pennsylvania was found to have the revenue problems typical of a depressed economy, accentuated by a decline in markets for its…

Factors that may be responsible for the failure of some open education programs include: (1) lack of teacher training and know-how to implement a successful program; (2) negative reactions from parents; and (3) few incentives or workshops dealing with philosophies or techniques in open education. (CM)

Statistical analysis of factors offered as explanations for teacher militancy demonstrates that they possess little value in differentiating striking from nonstriking school districts. Boards cannot depend on objective measures alone in preparing for negotiations and might better aim their efforts in other directions. (Author/IRT)

The 1981 Monongalia (West Virginia) Area Survey (MAS) polled 485 townspeople and 220 students about certain attitudes and economic and social conditions in an area likely to be the focus of coal-based energy developments. Townspeople were predominately middle-aged, had a high prevalence of home-ownership, and had lived in the area for a relatively…